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Direct linkNussli, Natalie; Oh, Kevin – International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2018
This article focuses on developing guidelines for the effective facilitation of avatar-based group discussions. This qualitative inquiry is guided by an investigation of (1) social affordances of avatar-based discussions, with an emphasis on social and physical presence, (2) strategies to help establish rapport with other avatars, and (3) the…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Computer Simulation, Synchronous Communication, Computer Mediated Communication
Wang, Yu-mei – Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 2019
Online discussions have been proliferating in US higher education. Due to its widespread incorporation into university courses, instructors have been making efforts to design effective online discussions to enhance student learning. Ground rules play an important role in regulating student behaviors and performance in online discussions. This…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Teacher Education, Discussion Groups, Student Behavior
Download full textMurphy, Elizabeth – Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 2008
The effectiveness of computer-based learning environments depends on learners' deployment of metacognitive and self-regulatory processes. Analysis of transmitted messages in a context of Computer Mediated Communication can provide a source of information on metacognitive activity. However, existing models or frameworks (e.g., Henri, 1992) that…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Computer Mediated Communication, Instructional Design, Computer Assisted Instruction
Blackbourn, J. M.; Fillingim, Jennifer G.; McCelland, Susan; Elrod, G. Franklin; Medley, Meagan B.; Kritsonis, Mary Alice; Ray, Jan – Journal of Instructional Psychology, 2008
This study examines the use of wireless laptop technology to support the application of problem-based learning (PBL) in a special education methods course. This field based course used a progressive disclosure process in weekly seminars to address issues posed in a case study. Eight scenarios, all related to the case, were presented to upper level…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Methods Courses, Teacher Education, Group Discussion
Peer reviewedHaber, Melvyn J. – Clearing House, 1979
A procedure is outlined by which all students, not just one spokesman, report back to the class on small group projects, thus increasing participation in class discussions. (SJL)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classification, Discussion Groups, Group Discussion
Whitely, John – Canadian Training Methods, 1973
Effective handling of groups is crucial to the success of management development programs. Article presents guidelines by which leadership may be stimulated. (Editor/RK)
Descriptors: Group Discussion, Group Dynamics, Guidelines, Leadership Responsibility
Hew, Khe Foon; Cheung, Wing Sum; Ng, Connie Siew Ling – Instructional Science: An International Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2010
The increasingly prevalent use of Internet in schools and homes has resulted in asynchronous online discussion becoming an increasingly common means to facilitate dialogue between instructors and students, as well as students and students beyond the boundaries of their physical classrooms. This article is organized into two main sections. In the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Asynchronous Communication, Discussion Groups, Internet
Peer reviewedSimpkins, W. S.; McConnochie, K. – Australian Journal of Adult Education, 1972
Describes a general approach to the analysis of teaching in small-group contexts; guidelines are presented in a check list. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Discussion Groups, Educational Games, Group Dynamics
